• A comprehensive introduction to the Extraordinary Form of the Mass and its liturgical principles

• An overview of the 1962 Roman Missal and liturgical calendar

• A complete explanation and demonstration, with practical hands-on instruction, in the ceremony of Low Mass according to the 1962 Roman Missal

• Tips and strategies for gaining proficiency in Latin

• An introduction to Sung Mass and Gregorian Chant

I am pleased to see this workshop to be held in my hometown diocese (Diocese of Pasig). Brings back happy memories of my childhood years. I remember those days where I had been serving as an altar boy at both my parish (Sta. Rosa de Lima) and in our Village Chapel. Our parish priest back then, Rev. Msgr. Rodolfo "Rudy" Gallardo, was a military chaplain prior to being assigned to the parish. At one point, I had been contemplating to enter the seminary life but Msgr. Gallardo encouraged me instead to consider entering after I'm done with high school and/or college. So I continued my high school studies at Don Bosco Mandaluyong and eventually finished my undergraduate degree at the University of the Philippines, before moving here in the US. By then, my vocation interest had already disappeared! Afterwards, I learned that Msgr. Gallardo was installed as the second rector of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in December 2003 and eventually retired on February 2005. I'm hoping and praying that with this workshop, the Traditional Latin Mass will be made available, not only in the cathedral itself, but throughout the diocese.

St. Margaret Mary's Church (Oakland, California, USA)

23 Years of Traditional Latin Mass (1989-2012)

Video and Pictures of the Solemn Pontifical High Masses in the SF Bay Area

July 29, 2012: Pontifical Solemn Mass in the Extraordinary Form at the Faldstool with the recently-appointed San Francisco Archbishop-elect Salvatore Cordileone. The Pontifical Mass was offered on the last day of the Napa Institute's Annual Conference "Equipping Catholics in the Next America" held last July 29, 2012, at the Estate Cave, The Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa (CA). View photos and video.

December 19, 2009: Solemn Pontifical High Mass with Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood took place at St. Jarlath Church, Oakland, California. Bishop Cordileone ordained Rev. Mr. Jose Zepeda, FSSP. Pictures and video links are available for viewing by clicking on: Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.

Sept. 20, 2009: On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the first indult mass at St. Margaret Mary, His Excellency, Most Reverend Bishop Cordileone made his first solemn visitation and celebrated a Solemn Pontifical High Mass at the throne. The event was coordinated by the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. Pictures and video links are available for viewing by clicking on: Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.